In my opinion, which is obviously bias, Windells has the most talented ski coaching lineup ever! On top of having the most progressive coaches, the private parks and lifts at Windells are frequented by the highest level of athletes of all time, it blows my mind!
I want to take this time to thank all coaches and guests (including campers) for contributing to Windells, and helping make it THE FUNNEST PLACE ON EARTH. Below are some of my favorite photos from the past summer. (and thanks to our sponsors too)
Our dude and skate coach Ian “Wisconsin” Neal just sent over this edit of him tearing up the Windells ‘crete. Filmed by Windells Filmer, Ryan Sheetz. Check it out and sign up to come to skate camp next summer where you could skate with Ian and learn a thing or two in the Windells Concrete Jungle.
Nick Visconti is Windells family. He was a camper growing up and now as a pro rider, he comes back every summer to hold a session and ride, skate and hang out with campers. This past weekend, Nick started off the 2010/11 season by winning the first event of the fall, Bear Mountain’s Hot Dawgz & Hand Rails. We got a moment to catch up with Nick and get the lowdown on the weekend.
Congratulations for kicking off your season by grabbing first at HDHR last weekend at Bear! How was the scene at the contest?
It was HELLA sick. I say hella with emphasis because Southern Cali people hate on our NorCal vocab. Hella good people. Hella sick set up. Hella love and good vibes.
Besides winning, what was the best part of the weekend in SoCal?
Connecting and reconnecting with people. I met a lot of snowboard industry people I hadnt before. I reconnected with a ton of great long distance friends. Relationships is what its about–I get stoked to maintain and create new ones. We are all ‘boarders and can connect there, but it’s amazing to explore different realms of relationships once we establish a friendship.
A lot of Windells campers are gearing up for their seasons where they’ll be competing at their home mountains in tons of contests–what do you do while competing to stay focused, have a good time and ride your best?
As cliche as it all may be, fun is the reason we are doing this. Fun with homies. fun shredding, fun dancing, fun partying, whatever. But, I think it’s very important to focus. Everything we want is obtainable, if we are willing to work for it.
Nick skating the Concrete Jungle Session 1 last summer. p: Darcy Bacha
Any advice for young riders who haven’t ever entered a competition but want to do it?
Go with a buddy. It’s importnat to have a confidence builder and a face in the contest or audience that you can connect with for support.
You pulled off a banger video part in “Right Brain Left Brain” and just opened up with a big contest win…the 2011 season is off and running for you, what are your plans between now and when the snow starts flying?
Thank you. I truly believe in the stimulation of the brain and reinspiring my mind, so, I am in school studying philosophy and speech communication in the fall. I will just be rehabing and inspirning all aspects of life. mental, physical, spiritual.
What was your playlist of songs in your ears while you were riding?
playlist? uhhh how about 1 song on repeat. Lady gaga bad romance
Trevor just sent over the new GKC edit, so if you have ever wondered what the GKC does while waiting for the snow to fall, here’s an inside look at Trevor and friends. Disclaimer: don’t try any of this at home!
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Cooper Thomas and the Have Some Boarding crew came out to Hood this summer and put this edit together of there time at Windells. It features counselor AJ, Aux driver Boardin’ Jordan and do-it-all media guru Tommy J. Fun boardin’ for sure! Thanks Coop!
The latest edit from Strangenotes follows Ryan Harris around the Windells park, with special guest appearance by Head Skate Coach Jamie Weller and Skate Coach David Cole. Follow the link to see the video.
Darcy Bacha is a genius behind the camera and Windells photographer. Thanks to him and professional athletes like John Spriggs, photos from our park on HOOD appear in Ski & Snowboard Mags all the time! This shot appeared in Freeskier, October Issue.
Tosh Peters has been spending is summers skiing Hood & Windells since the begining of Ninthward. He still claims his spot on their pro team! This most recent summer, Windells was excited to add him to the roster of coaches. Perfect fit for our crew.
We love watching summer Hood Edits and attending movie premieres during this time of the year! It stokes us out and pumps us up for the Winters at Windells!
